When the Light Comes


1h 57m 1999

Brief Synopsis

College student Ellen advertises for an unusual vacation job and ends up in the Arctic circle with Robbert. She falls for him but decides to spend the winter with a trapper just for the experience. The older Lars is uncommunicative and lecherous, and as the 4 month winter sets in Ellen writes to Rob

Film Details

Also Known As
Waar blijft het licht
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Drama
Romantic Comedy
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Telepool Gmbh
Distribution Company
Buena Vista International; Polygram Filmed Entertainment; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 57m

Synopsis

College student Ellen advertises for an unusual vacation job and ends up in the Arctic circle with Robbert. She falls for him but decides to spend the winter with a trapper just for the experience. The older Lars is uncommunicative and lecherous, and as the 4 month winter sets in Ellen writes to Robbert of her plight.

Film Details

Also Known As
Waar blijft het licht
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Drama
Romantic Comedy
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Telepool Gmbh
Distribution Company
Buena Vista International; Polygram Filmed Entertainment; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 57m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the award for Best Film at the 1999 Rouen Festival of Nordic Cinema.

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States March 1999

Shown at Rouen Festival of Nordic Cinema (in competition) March 10-21, 1999.

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States March 1999 (Shown at Rouen Festival of Nordic Cinema (in competition) March 10-21, 1999.)